Creamy Polenta
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Creamy Polenta
Description
This recipe combines fine cornmeal with cold water and salt, gradually brought to a simmer while stirring to prevent lumps and sticking. The polenta is cooked over low heat for about 45 minutes, during which it thickens and develops a creamy consistency with a slight pourable quality. The cornmeal is fully cooked to a tender texture.
Once the polenta has finished cooking, it is seasoned as needed and enriched with unsalted butter and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, which add richness and a hint of sharpness to balance the mild corn flavor. The dish is served immediately to enjoy its soft, creamy texture.
Care is needed while cooking, as the polenta will bubble and can splatter. Adjusting thickness at the end by adding a little more water can help achieve the desired consistency if it becomes too stiff. Using a combination of fine and medium grind cornmeal impacts the texture, creating a pleasant mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 4 cups water cold
- 1 teaspoon salt fine
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Stir and simmer: Combine the cornmeal, water, and salt in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan. Set the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring to keep the polenta from forming lumps. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often to prevent the polenta from sticking to the bottom of the pot, until the grains are fully cooked, about 45 minutes.
- Serve: When the polenta is done, taste and season with more salt if needed. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the butter and Parmigiano cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe uses a mix of fine and medium grind cornmeal for texture.
- Be cautious during cooking as polenta can bubble and splatter intermittently.
- If the polenta becomes too thick near the end of cooking, stir in a little more water to loosen it.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2769 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276.9kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29.4g | 10% |
| Protein | 8.5g | 17% |
| Fat | 14.1g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 31.1mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 796.2mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 142.1mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% |
| Sugar | 0.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 160.4mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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